Micromechanics and Nanomechanics of Composite Solids, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018

This book elucidates the most recent and highly original developments in the fields of micro- and nanomechanics and the corresponding homogenization techniques that can be reliably adopted and applied in determining the local properties, as well as the linear and nonlinear effective properties of the final architecture of these complex composite structures. Specifically, this volume, divided into three main sections?Fundamentals, Modeling, and Applications?provides recent developments in the mathematical framework of micro- and nanomechanics, including Green?s function and Eshelby?s inclusion problem, molecular mechanics, molecular dynamics, atomistic based continuum, multiscale modeling, and highly localized phenomena such as microcracks and plasticity. It is a compilation of the most recent efforts by a group of the world?s most talented and respected researchers. Ideal for graduate students in aerospace, mechanical, civil, material science, life sciences, and biomedical engineering, researchers, practicing engineers, and consultants, the book provides a unified approach in compiling micro- and nano-scale phenomena.

·       Elucidates recent and highly original developments in the fields of micromechanics and nanomechanics and the corresponding homogenization techniques;

·       Includes several new topics that are not covered in the current literature, such as micromechanics of metamaterials, electrical conductivity of CNT and graphene nanocomposites, ferroelectrics, piezoelectric, and electromagnetic materials;

·       Addresses highly localized phenomena such as coupled field problems, microcracks, inelasticity, dispersion of CNTs, synthesis, characterization and a number of interesting applications;

·       Maximizes readers? ability to apply theories of micromechanics and nanomechanics to heterogeneous solids;

·       Illustrates application of micro- and nanomechanical theory to design novel composite and nanocomposite materials.

Sequential and Concurrent Multiscale Modeling of Multiphysics: From Atoms to Continuum.- Atomistic Modeling of Nanoindentation of Multilayered Graphene-Reinforced Nanocomposites.- Molecular Dynamics Studies of Load Transfer in Nanocomposites Reinforced by Defective Carbon Nanotube.- Electrical Conductivity of Carbon Nanotube and Graphene Based Nanocomposites.- Mechanical Behavior of Nanowires with High Order Surface Stress Effects.- The Design of Nano-Inhomogeneities with Uniform Internal Strain in Anti-Plane Shear Deformations of Composite Solids.- Ballistic Performance of Bimodal Nanostructured and Nanotwin-Strengthened Metals.- Full-Field Micromechanics of Precipitated Shape Memory Alloys.- Micromechanics of Ferroic Functional Materials.- Micromechanics of Bone Modelled as a Composite Material.- Linear Elastic Composites with Statistically Oriented Spheroidal Inclusions.- A Time-Incremental Eshelby-Based Homogenization Scheme for Viscoelastic Heterogeneous Materials.- Effects of Local Spin on Overall Properties of Granule Materials.- The Parametric HFGMC micromechanics.- On Parameterization of the Reinforcement Phase Distribution in Continuous Fiber Reinforced Composites.- Micromechanical Modeling of Polymeric Composite Materials with Moisture Absorption.- General Interface Integral Equations in Elasticity of Random Structure Composites.

Dr. Shaker A. Meguid is Professor and Director, Mechanics and Aerospace Design Laboratory, University of Toronto, Ontario, CANADA. Dr. George J. Weng is Distinguished Professor, Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Rutgers University, New Jersey  USA.

Elucidates recent and highly original developments in the fields of micromechanics and nanomechanics and the corresponding homogenization techniques

Includes several new topics are not covered in the current literature, such as micromechanics of metamaterials, electrical conductivity of CNT and graphene nanocomposites, ferroelectrics, piezoelectric, and electromagnetic materials

Addresses highly localized phenomena such as coupled field problems, microcracks, inelasticity, dispersion of CNTs, synthesis, characterization and a number of interesting applications

Maximizes readers’ ability to apply theories of micromechanics and nanomechanics to heterogeneous solids

Illustrates the application of micro- and nanomechanical theory to design novel composite and nanocomposite materials

Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras